Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Code Brown

    Creamsoda replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    In tbe 5 years that I have been a RN, i have cleaned up 99% of my patients. I worked mostly ICU, so I do it

  2. When to transition from non rebreather to bag valve mask?

    Creamsoda replied to theodog's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well it sounds like they were in resp distress and eventually coded. So I would imagine their sats would have been dropping for them to get tachy, then brady then asystole. So unless this happened...

  3. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    Creamsoda replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Bwahahaha, love it. I wear grey, hospital green, and hospital blue.

  4. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    Creamsoda replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do agree with the OP's post for sure, but on the other hand, I also think that there are alot of nurses who are just ******. Ive been a nurse for 5 years, I myself get along with everyone, but there...

  5. San Fran

    Creamsoda posted a topic in Travel

    Thinking od doing a contract in San Fran. Talked with a recruiter and she said their usual pay is 18-23/ hr and a stipend of 3500. Seems low to me? I would want them to find my housing, so I would...

  6. How do you calculate your CVP's?

    Creamsoda replied to detroitdano's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was always taught to measure with the patient lying flat, supine and end expiration. The only way I think you can really do it really accurately is to either freeze the waveform on the monitor and...

  7. TPN and PRBC

    Creamsoda replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    Well, dont do it again? And maybe read up on blood and tpn administration. You never run anything with blood other than NS. Theres one other drug you can but its not given often...cant remember the...

  8. Want to travel nurse in LA

    Creamsoda replied to michaelarose's topic in Travel

    ive been in LA the last year, and am just getting ready to leave. So far its been really fun and ill probably come back after ive travled for a bit. You might need a bit more experience as an RN, but...

  9. I cant start IV's!

    Creamsoda posted a topic in Emergency

    Ok, so ive been a RN for almost 4 years. Mostly in ICU. We dont start IV's often. So therefore, I am awfull at them. I mean horrible. Ive probably tried maybe 15 times in the past 3 months and have...

  10. Cedars Sinai

    Creamsoda replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    Just finnishing up a contract at Kaiser Sunset and was here for 6 months and I liked it. Staff were nice, and not too busy of a unit, but busy enough. Im just starting at Cedars ICU float pool end of...

  11. travel nursing with a dog

    Creamsoda replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    I live by the beach (3 blocks away) and have a bike with me. I would take him out in the morning and night when I work and would also likely get a dog walker on the 3 days that im at work as I know...

  12. Scared to move for job..anyone done it?

    Creamsoda replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    You can use this as a life learning experience. It will definately test you in alot of new ways. Your going to be lonely, its a new place, but you need to make sure you are optimistic about it. Im a...

  13. Should I go to work tomorrow

    Creamsoda replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    CALL OUT. Dont even think about going

  14. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

    Creamsoda replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    The guy was a

  15. Do you have to include a recent job on new Application?

    Creamsoda replied to FSK123's topic in General Nursing

    Leave it off. If for whatever reason potential employers find out and ask, tell them but you were only there for 3 weeks so there is no point in putting it on your application OR resume. Just pretend...

  16. I and Os!

    Creamsoda replied to ChiSmile6's topic in General Nursing

    I will be one to say that I do NOT clear or pay alot of attention at the volume infused on my pumps. Reason being, I usually dont look to see what infused on the pump anyway because no one ever clears...

  17. nights are killing me!

    Creamsoda replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Switch to days. For 4 years I worked half days/half nights which I dont mind (2 day, 2 night, 5 off). But Over the last year I did 2 travel contracts that were straight nights and I wanted to kill my...

  18. What do you call a registered nurse without a specialty? Canada

    Creamsoda replied to jrnj's topic in General Nursing

    Your probably refering to what we call a Med/surg (medical/surgical) nurse. But there are sub-specialties depending on which floor you work, such as ortho, gastric, medical oncology

  19. ICU Training

    Creamsoda replied to itskaye's topic in General Nursing

    If you want adrenaline, go to Emerg, but even then, you wont get the good stuff untill you have more experience. Same with ICU, its controlled chaos. Its long term management of Critically sick...

  20. is nursing theory important to nursing practice

    Creamsoda replied to precious nikz's topic in General Nursing

    I think what alot of people argue is nursing theory is used to "differentiate" us nurses from the doctor world. Our theories are what makes us a "proffession" rather that a trade or doctors slave so...

  21. Looking to travel

    Creamsoda replied to apes85's topic in Travel

    You need the experience. Seriously. You would probably die if you went straight into travel nursing with no experience. Ive had 4 years exp and it was tough as it was for my first contract. The tough...

  22. Is it legal to write a order 4 months after you took it?

    Creamsoda replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think I would be doing that. Its so long ago. Hopefully your charting is adequate enough. I dont think you can go back that far to back chart. Im sure it wouldnt be considered

  23. Does NICU experience transfer to adult?

    Creamsoda replied to mtbikegirl's topic in Emergency

    The thing to think about is, if they are going to give you the training for that specialty, dont jump ship when the opportunity arives too fast. They are going to put the time and effort to training...

  24. NGT residual

    Creamsoda replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah thats not that much. Our protocol is the same. If first residual is 250 or more, return up to 250 and continue feeds and start maxeran. Check in 4 hrs. If still high, refeed up to 250 ml and hold...

  25. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    Creamsoda replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hear this from a friend who heard this. The patient came in for a